ena mori Wins Best Asian Creative Artist At Taiwan’s 17th Golden Indie Music Awards
Fellow Filipino artist SHNTI was also nominated in the same category for her debut album, Melting PT.
ENA MORI: Photographed by @atebatabitha
ENA MORI: Photographed by @atebatabitha
ena mori brings Filipino pride to Taiwan, taking home the Best Asian Creative Artist award at the 17th Golden Indie MusicIndie MusicMusic produced independently of major labels, giving artists greater creative control and often a more personal sound. The Philippines has a vibrant indie scene, nurtured by small venues, online platforms,Go to Indie Music Glossary Awards.
Although she was unable to attend the ceremony in person, held on October 31, 2026, at the Taipei Music Center, the Filipino-Japanese artist was recognized for her EPEPShort for extended play, a collection of songs longer than a single but shorter than a full album, typically containing three to six tracks. Artists use EPs to introduce theirGo to EP Glossary Ore through a video acceptance message. Meanwhile, Filipino artist SHNTI also earned a nomination in the same category for her debut album, Melting PT.
“My child, Ore, received a little present this year from the Golden Indie MusicIndie MusicMusic produced independently of major labels, giving artists greater creative control and often a more personal sound. The Philippines has a vibrant indie scene, nurtured by small venues, online platforms,Go to Indie Music Glossary Awards in Taiwan!! Thank you, GIMA, for recognizing this record,” she says on Instagram. “I feel so proud and happy, and even more inspired to keep creating what I love.”
Other nominees in the category include Thai indie-pop band KIKI for their album Death of a Daisy & Birth of an Oyster, Hong Kong post-punk band N.Y.P.D. 南洋派對 for their sophomore album DON’T LIKE 我鍾意, and South Korean artists Jung Eunhye, CADEJO, and Yechan Kim for their collaborative album NAMDO CALLING.
First held in 2010, GIMA recognizes and celebrates outstanding independent and original music from Taiwan and across Asia, continuing to champion independent music artists and creatives.
Listen to Ore below:
ena mori is set to perform at Offshore Music Turns 10: A Decade of Good Noise, a street-style, fiesta-themed anniversary celebration marking a decade of the independent Filipino record label. Taking place on November 21, 2026, at 123 Block in Mandaluyong, the event will also feature fellow labelmates ALYSON, Ligaya Escueta, neytan, Sexy Jay, and Carousel Casualties, as well as other artists Pinkmen, Apartel, and The Itchyworms.
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ena mori won Best Asian Creative Artist for her EP Ore at the 17th Golden Indie Music Awards, held October 31, 2026, at the Taipei Music Center. She accepted by video message.
Nominees included Filipino artist SHNTI for her debut album Melting PT, Thai band KIKI, Hong Kong band N.Y.P.D. 南洋派對, and South Korean artists Jung Eunhye, CADEJO, and Yechan Kim.
First held in 2010, the Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA) recognize outstanding independent and original music from Taiwan and across Asia, continuing to champion independent music artists and creatives.
Ore is ena mori’s EP, recognized by the Golden Indie Music Awards. She called it her child on Instagram, saying she felt proud, happy, and inspired to keep creating what she loves.
ena mori performs at Offshore Music Turns 10: A Decade of Good Noise on November 21, 2026, at 123 Block in Mandaluyong, alongside labelmates ALYSON, Ligaya Escueta, neytan, Sexy Jay, and Carousel Casualties.
